singleness

A Guide to Being Single During the Holidays

“What happened to the time?” I ask myself. It seems like only yesterday I was…

The Gift Of Singleness

Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to…

Six Things Single People Are Beyond Tired of Hearing

One time I watched an episode of Say Yes to the Dress where the girl dress-shopping…

‘Third Wheels’ Are Actually Great for Your Relationship

My doors were opened, and dinner was paid for. Anecdote-prompted laughter, a dive into the…

Five Things Single People Actually Want to Hear

“Your time will come.” “Live it up now, because when you’re married, you’ll wish you were single.”…

I’m Single. Stop Pitying Me on Valentine’s Day.

Scenario 1: Valentine’s Day. It’s a sudden build up. The Christmas decorations are wiped off…

Eight Things You Should Never Say to Your Single Friends

“It’s OK, your Prince Charming is out there!” I was told recently. Frozen smile on…

What Not to Say to Singles

Each year, the day after Valentines Day is officially known as Singles Awareness Day (yes,…

A Guide to Being Single on Valentine’s Day

“Wow, thanks,” I feigned as I tried to hide the expression of confusion on my…

Dear Twenty-Year-Old, Single Me

Dear Twenty-Year-Old Single Me,   It’s November 14, 2012. Someone you know just got engaged,…

There’s Nothing Wrong With Being Single

Being single is an amazing stage in life. Although many well-meaning Christians emphasize the importance…

Help! I Really Want Kids But I’m Single

Blame it on the year that will make me turn 30. Blame it on the…

9 Things to Do While You’re Still Single

I’ve been single my entire life so far. And while there are difficult days, there…

5 Horrible Pieces of Dating Advice

Chances are, whether you’re happily single, recently single or have ever been single, you’ve been…

Four Questions to Ask Before You Even Think About Getting Married

In the Church, sometimes we make people who aren’t married feel like the JV team.…

5 Things Single People Wish Married People Knew

As I weathered Valentine’s Day this month (again) as a single woman, I’ve been thinking…

5 Things I’ve Learned As a Single Person

As a 36-year-old woman without a ring on my finger, I’ve had my fair share…

Surrendering to Singleness

Fabienne Harford writes about surrendering control of her relationship status.

Making the Most of Being Single

Max Dubinsky writes about God’s timing for relationships and how we often waste our time as a single person.

Lonely, but Not Rejected

Fabienne Harford writes about the loneliness that accompanies being single, and how it does not equate rejection.

Single and Not Alone

Melissa Reinke writes for RELEVANT on why more and more people are remaining single longer—and why that’s not a bad thing.

Pursuing Singleness

Stacey Margarita Johnson writes an article for RELEVANT about choosing singleness and celibacy for her life.